Heilige Familie bij een ruïne 1606 - 1709

This 17th-century drawing, "Heilige Familie bij een ruïne," by an unknown artist, depicts the Holy Family amidst the ruins of an ancient structure. The composition features Mary seated, holding the Christ Child, while Joseph observes from the right. Two angels, symbolizing divine presence, look on from the left. The crumbling architecture serves as a visual metaphor for the transient nature of worldly things, contrasting with the enduring power of faith. This work, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases a skilled hand and a subtle understanding of religious iconography.